Squier Stratocaster 60S Classic Vibe LRL Lake Placid Blue

A Classic Vibe Paying Tribute to the '60s Strat

The Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster is part of a series designed to capture the aesthetics and feel of Fender models from the 1960s while remaining accessible. It features the iconic Strat codes: emblematic ergonomics, vintage visual identity, and retro-style hardware, with a glossy "vintage" tinted neck finish that enhances the instrument's classic character.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Thanks to its slim "C" neck and narrow, tall frets, this Strat is particularly comfortable for beginner to intermediate guitarists who want to progress on an inspiring instrument, but it will also appeal to experienced players seeking a Strat with a '60s look. Its SSS configuration is well-suited for pop, funk, blues, rock, and anything that requires definition, attack, and "snappy" intermediate positions.

Sound

The heart of this Classic Vibe lies in its three Fender-Designed Alnico single-coil pickups. Expect a precise and open sound with great responsiveness to playing nuances (pick attack, fingerstyle, volume variations). The 5-position selector switch allows you to switch from a sharper bridge pickup to a rounder neck pickup, including positions 2 and 4, typical of "quacky" and percussive Strat tones. The controls include a master volume and two tone knobs (one dedicated to neck/middle pickups, one dedicated to bridge pickup), offering simple and effective control to soften overdrive, shape a clean tone, or balance a bright amp. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo adds expressive effects, from subtle shimmer to more pronounced vibratos.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay close to the original string gauge and maintain playing comfort, plan on a set of nickel-plated steel electric strings in .009-.042. Picks (various thicknesses) are also an excellent complement to explore the full dynamics of the single-coil pickups.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSS	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Body	Nyatoh
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Blue
Fingerboard	Laurel	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Nickel

Body Shape	Stratocaster	Nut Width	42 mm / 1.650"
Body Material	Nyatoh	Scale Length	25.5" / 647.7 mm
Body Finish	Glossy Polyurethane	Truss Rod Adjustment	Headstock
Pickguard	3-ply parchment	Fingerboard Inlays	White dot
Control Knobs	Aged white plastic	Hardware Finish	Nickel
Neck Construction	Bolt-On	Bridge	Vintage-Style 6-saddle synchronized tremolo
Neck Material	Maple	Tuners	Vintage-Style
Neck Profile	"C" Shape	Pickup Configuration	SSS
Neck Finish	Glossy tinted urethane	Pickup Type	Vintage-Style
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Neck Pickup	Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Number of Frets	21	Middle Pickup	Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Fret Size	Narrow-Tall	Bridge Pickup	Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Nut	Bone	Controls	Master Volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle pickups), Tone 2 (bridge pickup)
Nut Material	Bone	Pickup Selector	5-position blade switch: Position 1 - Bridge pickup, Position 2 - Bridge and middle pickups, Position 3 - Middle pickup, Position 4 - Middle and neck pickups, Position 5 - Neck pickup